Who are the Top 105 Newcomers among the Richest People in America? The List Just Got Updated!

The wealth of elite Americans represents far more than just mind-blowing statistics. They provide a rapid measurement of innovation and global economic strength. Such as the quickly evolving disturbance and development through artificial Intelligence. Along with leaps and bounds in Space Technology. And the recent changes to the retail environment toward the Consumer. The new billionaires today are paving the way for the World’s next big opportunities. Monitoring these Elite Billionaires will reveal where investment capital is being directed. And what types of new ventures are likely to impact our world.

Join us as we dive deep into the detailed profiles and wealth metrics of the Richest People in America. We will be examining the industries they dominate. With the regional trends of their empires. And the outsized influence they have on economic policy and global culture.

Here are the Top 105 Contenders on the List of Richest People in America:

Find out about the exclusive group of America’s 105 richest people whose combined net worth represents the highest level of economic influence and financial success in 2026.

Rank	Name	Primary Company / Source of Wealth	Estimated Net Worth
1	Elon Musk	Tesla, SpaceX, X (Twitter)	$472 Billion
2	Larry Ellison	Oracle	$342 Billion
3	Mark Zuckerberg	Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram)	$264 Billion
4	Jeff Bezos	Amazon, Blue Origin	$252 Billion
5	Larry Page	Alphabet (Google)	$233 Billion
6	Sergey Brin	Alphabet (Google)	$218 Billion
7	Steve Ballmer	Microsoft, LA Clippers	$186 Billion
8	Michael Dell	Dell Technologies, Investments	$166 Billion
9	Jensen Huang	Nvidia (Semiconductors)	$151 Billion
10	Warren Buffett	Berkshire Hathaway (Diversified)	$145 Billion
11	Jim Walton	Walmart	$128 Billion
12	Rob Walton	Walmart	$126 Billion
13	Alice Walton	Walmart	$125 Billion
14	Bill Gates	Microsoft, Investments	$122 Billion
15	Michael Bloomberg	Bloomberg L.P.	$109 Billion
16	Julia Flesher Koch & family	Koch Industries	$81.2 Billion
17	Charles Koch & family	Koch Industries	$73.8 Billion
18	Thomas Peterffy	Interactive Brokers (Discount brokerage)	$73.3 Billion
19	Jeff Yass	Susquehanna International Group (Trading)	$65.7 Billion
20	Stephen Schwarzman	Blackstone (Investments)	$51.9 Billion
21	Ken Griffin	Citadel (Hedge funds)	$50.4 Billion
22	Jacqueline Mars	Mars (Candy, Pet food)	$42.6 Billion
23	John Mars	Mars (Candy, Pet food)	$42.6 Billion
24	Lukas Walton	Walmart	$39.8 Billion
25	Miriam Adelson & family	Las Vegas Sands (Casinos)	$37.9 Billion
26	Phil Knight & family	Nike	$35.7 Billion
27	Abigail Johnson	Fidelity Investments	$35.0 Billion
28	MacKenzie Scott	Amazon, Philanthropy	$33.9 Billion
29	Thomas Frist, Jr. & family	HCA Healthcare (Hospitals)	$32.4 Billion
30	Marilyn Simons & family	Renaissance Technologies (Hedge funds)	$32.5 Billion
31	Len Blavatnik	Access Industries (Music, Chemicals)	$31.0 Billion
32	Elaine Marshall & family	Koch Industries	$30.9 Billion
33	Melinda French Gates	Microsoft, Philanthropy	$29.0 Billion
34	Henry Samueli	Broadcom (Semiconductors)	$27.7 Billion
35	Lyndal Stephens Greth & family	Energy/Oil & Gas	$27.4 Billion
36	Daniel Gilbert	Rocket Mortgage	$26.7 Billion
37	Eric Schmidt	Google, Investments	$26.8 Billion
38	Rupert Murdoch & family	News Corp, Fox Corp	$24.1 Billion
39	Robert Pera	Ubiquiti Networks (Wireless networking)	$24.0 Billion
40	Peter Thiel	Facebook, Investments	$23.9 Billion
41	David Tepper	Appaloosa Management (Hedge funds)	$23.7 Billion
42	Ernest Garcia, II	Carvana (Used cars)	$23.1 Billion
43	Steve Cohen	Point72 Asset Management (Hedge funds)	$23.0 Billion
44	Diane Hendricks	ABC Supply (Building supplies)	$22.3 Billion
45	Rick Cohen & family	C&S Wholesale Grocers	$22.1 Billion
46	Todd Graves	Raising Cane’s (Fast food)	$22.0 Billion
47	Stanley Kroenke	Sports (NFL, NBA, NHL), Real Estate	$21.3 Billion
48	John Menard, Jr.	Menards (Home improvement stores)	$20.0 Billion
49	Christy Walton	Walmart	$19.7 Billion
50	Jerry Jones & family	Dallas Cowboys, Oil & Gas	$19.6 Billion
51	Harold Hamm & family	Continental Resources (Oil & Gas)	$18.8 Billion
52	Donald Bren	Irvine Company	$18.4 Billion
53	Michael Platt	BlueCrest Capital Management (Hedge funds)	$18.1 Billion
54	James Simons & family	Renaissance Technologies (Hedge funds)	$17.9 Billion
55	Patrick Collison	Stripe (Fintech)	$17.8 Billion
56	John Collison	Stripe (Fintech)	$17.7 Billion
57	Michael Rubin	Fanatics (E-commerce)	$17.5 Billion
58	Donald Newhouse	Advance Publications (Media)	$17.1 Billion
59	David Tevet & family	Investments	$17.0 Billion
60	Carl Icahn	Icahn Enterprises (Investments)	$16.9 Billion
61	William Ding	NetEase (Online Games)	$16.5 Billion
62	Ken Langone	Home Depot	$16.4 Billion
63	Pierre Omidyar	eBay, Investments	$16.3 Billion
64	Ray Dalio	Bridgewater Associates (Hedge funds)	$16.2 Billion
65	Randal J. Kirk	Pharmaceuticals	$16.0 Billion
66	Travis Kalanick	Uber, CloudKitchens	$15.9 Billion
67	Joe Tsai	Alibaba, Brooklyn Nets	$15.8 Billion
68	George Kaiser	Oil & Gas, Banking	$15.7 Billion
69	David Velez & family	Nubank (Fintech)	$15.6 Billion
70	John Doerr	Kleiner Perkins (Venture Capital)	$15.5 Billion
71	Thomas Siebel	C3.ai (Software)	$15.4 Billion
72	Evan Spiegel	Snap (Snapchat)	$15.3 Billion
73	Gordon Moore & family	Intel (Semiconductors)	$15.2 Billion
74	Jan Koum	WhatsApp	$15.1 Billion
75	Laurene Powell Jobs & family	Apple, Disney, Investments	$15.0 Billion
76	John Paulson	Paulson & Co. (Hedge funds)	$14.9 Billion
77	Ted Turner	Turner Broadcasting, Land	$14.8 Billion
78	Henry Kravis	KKR (Private Equity)	$14.7 Billion
79	George Roberts	KKR (Private Equity)	$14.6 Billion
80	David Duffield	PeopleSoft, Workday (Software)	$14.5 Billion
81	Micky Arison	Carnival Corp. (Cruise Ships)	$14.4 Billion
82	Jeff Skoll	eBay, Investments	$14.3 Billion
83	Charles Schwab	Charles Schwab Corp. (Finance)	$14.2 Billion
84	Robert Bass	Oil & Gas, Investments	$14.1 Billion
85	Andrew Carnegie III	Carnegie Endowment, Investments	$14.0 Billion
86	Steve Wynn	Casinos	$13.9 Billion
87	Sumner Redstone & family	Media (Viacom, CBS)	$13.8 Billion
88	Haim Saban	Entertainment	$13.7 Billion
89	George Lucas	Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Disney	$13.6 Billion
90	T. Denny Sanford	Banking, Philanthropy	$13.5 Billion
91	George Soros	Soros Fund Management (Hedge funds)	$13.4 Billion
92	Sheldon Adelson & family	Las Vegas Sands (Casinos)	$13.3 Billion
93	George Nader	Investments	$13.2 Billion
94	Philip Anschutz	Investments (Energy, Telecom, Sports)	$13.1 Billion
95	Michael Milken	Finance, Philanthropy	$13.0 Billion
96	David Geffen	Entertainment, Investments	$12.9 Billion
97	Jerry Speyer	Tishman Speyer (Real Estate)	$12.8 Billion
98	George Perez	Related Companies (Real Estate)	$12.7 Billion
99	Randa Williams	Kinder Morgan (Energy)	$12.6 Billion
100	Dannine Avara	Energy Pipelines (Kinder Morgan)	$12.5 Billion
101	Scott Duncan	Energy Pipelines (Kinder Morgan)	$12.4 Billion
102	Dustin Moskovitz	Facebook, Asana	$12.3 Billion
103	Ken Fisher	Fisher Investments	$12.2 Billion
104	Patrick Soon-Shiong	Healthcare (Biotech, Pharmaceuticals)	$12.1 Billion
105	Ernest Garcia III	Carvana (Used cars)	$9.5 Billion

Here are the Top 20 American Elites in 2026:

1. Elon Musk

• Net Worth (Approx.): $472 Billion
• Age: 54
• State: Texas
• Industry: Technology, Aerospace, Automotive

The ultimate tech disruptor, his fortune stems from his controlling stakes in Tesla, the global electric vehicle leader, and the immensely valuable private aerospace company, SpaceX. He is unequivocally one of the Richest People in America.

2. Larry Ellison

• Net Worth (Approx.): $342 Billion
• Age: 81
• State: Hawaii
• Industry: Software, Real Estate

Co-founder of software giant Oracle, his decades-long dominance in enterprise computing and substantial investments in other major tech firms secure his place at the top of the Richest People in America list.

3. Mark Zuckerberg

• Net Worth (Approx.): $264 Billion
• Age: 41
• State: California
• Industry: Social Media, Technology, Metaverse

He is the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, which continues to shape global social media and pioneer virtual reality technology.

4. Jeff Bezos

• Net Worth (Approx.): $252 Billion
• Age: 61
• State: Washington
• Industry: E-commerce, Cloud Computing, Aerospace

The founder of Amazon, his a wealth is largely driven by the massive e-commerce and cloud computing (AWS) empire, alongside his private space company, Blue Origin.

5. Larry Page

• Net Worth (Approx.): $233 Billion
• Age: 52
• State: California
• Industry: Technology, Search Engine, Artificial Intelligence

As a co-founder of Google, now Alphabet, Inc., his vast wealth reflects the enduring success and expansion of the world’s most dominant search engine and AI innovator.

6. Sergey Brin

• Net Worth (Approx.): $218 Billion
• Age: 52
• State: California
• Industry: Technology, Search Engine, Artificial Intelligence

The other co-founder of Google retains significant equity in Alphabet, benefiting from the company’s continuous growth in AI and technology infrastructure.

7. Steve Ballmer

• Net Worth (Approx.): $186 Billion
• Age: 69
• State: Washington
• Industry: Software, Sports

The former CEO of Microsoft holds a significant share of the company’s stock, and his portfolio includes ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team.

8. Michael Dell

• Net Worth (Approx.): $166 Billion
• Age: 60
• State: Texas
• Industry: Technology, Computer Hardware

Chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, he built his fortune by revolutionizing the personal computer market and remains a powerful force in IT infrastructure, making him one of the Richest People in America.

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9. Jensen Huang

• Net Worth (Approx.): $151 Billion
• Age: 62
• State: California
• Industry: Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence

Co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, his wealth has recently skyrocketed due to the company’s dominance in the high-demand, high-growth field of AI and graphics processing chips.

10. Warren Buffett

• Net Worth (Approx.): $145 Billion
• Age: 95
• State: Nebraska
• Industry: Diversified Investments, Finance

Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” his fortune comes from his masterful long-term investment strategy through the diversified conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, demonstrating that not all of the wealthiest people in America are tech titans.

11. Jim Walton

• Net Worth (Approx.): $128 Billion
• Age: 77
• State: Arkansas
• Industry: Retail, Banking

An heir to the Walmart fortune, his wealth is tied to his significant stake in the world’s largest retail company, a key pillar among the Richest People in America.

12. Rob Walton

• Net Worth (Approx.): $126 Billion
• Age: 81
• State: Colorado
• Industry: Retail, Sports

Another heir to the Walmart legacy, he served as the company’s chairman for over two decades and holds a large percentage of its retail stock.

13. Alice Walton

• Net Worth (Approx.): $125 Billion
• Age: 75
• State: Texas
• Industry: Retail, Art

The third Walton sibling, she is known for her focus on art patronage and philanthropy, though her wealth, like her brothers’, is primarily derived from her Walmart shares.

14. Bill Gates

• Net Worth (Approx.): $122 Billion
• Age: 70
• State: Washington
• Industry: Software, Philanthropy, Global Health

Co-founder of Microsoft, he has largely divested from the company to focus on global philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, though he remains one of the Richest People in America.

15. Michael Bloomberg

• Net Worth (Approx.): $109 Billion
• Age: 83
• State: New York
• Industry: Financial Data, Media

Co-founder of Bloomberg L.P., the financial data and media company, he is a prominent figure in business, politics, and urban development.

16. Julia Flesher Koch & family

• Net Worth (Approx.): $81.2 Billion
• Age: 63
• State: New York
• Industry: Diversified Conglomerate

Her wealth originates from Koch Industries, a privately held conglomerate with diverse interests in manufacturing, energy, and chemicals.

17. Charles Koch & family

• Net Worth (Approx.): $73.8 Billion
• Age: 90
• State: Kansas
• Industry: Diversified Conglomerate

As the current Chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, he holds a vast stake in one of the largest private companies in the United States.

18. Thomas Peterffy

• Net Worth (Approx.): $73.3 Billion
• Age: 81
• State: Florida
• Industry: Finance, Brokerage

A pioneer in computerized trading, his fortune comes from founding Interactive Brokers, a leading electronic trading platform.

19. Jeff Yass

• Net Worth (Approx.): $65.7 Billion
• Age: 67
• State: Pennsylvania
• Industry: Trading, Investments

The co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, he built his wealth through quantitative trading and investments in major technology platforms.

20. Stephen Schwarzman

• Net Worth (Approx.): $51.9 Billion
• Age: 78
• State: New York
• Industry: Private Equity, Investment Management

Chairman and CEO of the Blackstone Group, he is one of the most powerful figures in global private equity and alternative asset management.

Methodology and Sources for Ranking the Richest People in America

Our ranking is based on an integrated evaluation model focused on providing a high level of transparency and precision for all evaluations. The core data is continuously sourced from authoritative financial platforms. It includes the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which provides daily real-time updates for publicly traded assets, and the Forbes lists. For complete accuracy, we also combine mandatory SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) filings for publicly listed equities and fixed income assets.

An individual’s net worth is determined by subtracting known liabilities from the total value of all assets owned. This includes highly unpredictable assets like shares of publicly traded companies. With more static holdings like private equity, real estate, and cash. Because stock prices fluctuate constantly. Our valuation models are subject to frequent, often hourly, monitoring and adjustments. This reflects the most comprehensive data analysis for the year’s end. We perform complete updates every quarter to reflect significant private asset valuation changes.

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Here is the Segregation of Industry-Driven America’s Richest: 

“Nearly 70% of new billionaire wealth in America comes from tech and financial innovation. The speed at which fortunes scale today is unlike any other period in U.S. economic history.” — Market Wealth Analyst, 2025. Let’s dive deep to understand how other industries are contributing to the economy.

Technology & AI

This is, by far, the most dominant wealth driver. Fortunes are built on foundational platforms in cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud), e-commerce (Amazon), and social connectivity (Meta). The recent surge is fueled by massive investments in AI and semiconductors (Nvidia), automating industries, and creating unprecedented market capitalization.

Finance & Investments

The sheer scale of capital managed by firms in hedge funds (Citadel), private equity (Blackstone, KKR), and venture capital generates mega-billionaires. Their expertise lies in leveraging capital and optimizing corporate assets, creating immense personal wealth in the process.

Retail & E-commerce

This category blends old-money family dynasties (Walmart’s Waltons and Mars candy) with modern, digital powerhouses. The ability to control supply chains and dominate consumer access. Whether through physical stores or sophisticated e-commerce platforms. This continues to be a reliable source of lasting wealth.

Energy & Manufacturing

Traditional sectors still produce mega-billionaires, primarily through fossil fuels (Koch Industries, Continental Resources) and core manufacturing that supplies essential materials, demonstrating the enduring value of infrastructure and raw commodities.

Media, Sports & Entertainment

Wealth is also generated when cultural capital meets financial capital. This includes ownership of global sports franchises (Dallas Cowboys, LA Clippers), control of international media conglomerates, and the sale of intellectual property (Lucasfilm).

Regional Distribution of Wealth in the U.S.:

“While Silicon Valley commands today’s headlines, New York remains the financial backbone, reminiscent of the Rockefeller era.” Notes Professor Linda Marsh. An economist at NYU Stern.
The wealth of the richest people in America is not evenly spread. The West Coast’s tech hubs dominate. But East Coast finance empires reflect historical patterns from the Gilded Age.

West Coast (California, Washington)

The West Coast remains the epicenter of modern wealth, driven by innovation. California (especially Silicon Valley) and Washington are home to most tech giants (Meta, Amazon, Google) and benefit from dense startup ecosystems and unmatched access to venture capital.

East Coast (New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut)

The East Coast is the financial and media powerhouse. New York City is the global hub for finance (hedge funds, private equity), while media and traditional business empires anchor the region. Massachusetts is notable for its biotech and investment firms.

Midwest (Nebraska, Arkansas)

The Midwest holds significant legacy wealth, primarily tied to long-standing, family-owned giant corporations. Examples include the Walton family (Walmart) in Arkansas and Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) in Nebraska, representing enduring corporate success.

South (Texas, Florida)

The South is gaining rapidly. Texas and Florida attract vast fortunes from the traditional oil, energy, and real estate sectors, combined with the magnetic pull of tax advantages. This is why the Richest People in America are increasingly shifting their residences to low-tax states.

What We Can Learn from the Richest People in America?

The journeys of the ultra-wealthy reveal timeless lessons in drive and execution. They embody the mindset of calculated risk-taking, patience, and relentless ownership of their vision. Their businesses teach us the power of compounding returns, radical innovation, especially in AI, and adaptability. Their public impact is a mixed legacy of massive job creation and unprecedented philanthropy. Alongside deep questions about concentrated power and influence. Studying the patterns of the Richest People in America is essential for understanding global capital and future technological frontiers.

Expert Perspectives:

“The concentration of wealth in the hands of the top 0.1 percent has been exacerbated by a tax system that favors capital gains over labor income. This transfer of wealth, often untaxed through inheritance, deprives the government of critical resources needed to fund public goods like schools, healthcare, and infrastructure.”

— Rebecca Riddell, Senior Policy Lead for Economic Justice at Oxfam America.

Conclusion

The fortunes of the richest people in America offer an interesting viewpoint on the country’s economic development. While inheritance wealth from manufacturing and retail remains. Our in-depth analysis shows that rapid, disruptive innovation. Especially in technology, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. It generates the great majority of new capital. These 105 people, from the financial giants of the East to the startup ecosystems of the West Coast. They represent enormous personal success. And they are the heads of international business. They will continue to influence policy, set investment trends, and determine the direction of the global economy. With their business and residential travels.

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